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FDA Announces New Steps to Improve Food Safety in U.S.
New rules focus on cleanliness of manufacturing facilities
CDC: Second Death Reported in Salmonella Outbreak
Tainted cucumbers also linked to 341 illnesses in 30 states, CDC officials report
ICER: New Cholesterol Drugs Highly Overpriced
Newly FDA-approved Repatha and Praluent currently cost more than $14,000 per year
USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for Teens
Screening advised for those aged 12-18; insufficient evidence to weigh benefits for younger children
FDA Issues Warning Regarding Injectable Skin Lighteners
Injectable products may contain unknown substances or contaminants
One-Third of U.S. Children With ADHD Diagnosed Before Age 6
But researchers add that few valid tests exist to support diagnosis in children that young
FDA Approves Varubi for Chemo-Induced Nausea, Vomiting
For prevention of the delayed phase of nausea, vomiting caused by chemotherapy
CDC: Smoking Rate Falls to 15.2 Percent in the United States
Higher tobacco taxes, tough messages contributing to decline
FDA Warns of Joint Pain Tied to DPP-4 Inhibitors
Agency advises users with such symptoms to contact their doctor
AMA: Ruling Makes It Easier for Insurers to Terminate Doctors
Court supported insurance company in termination of doctors after dispute over necessity of services
